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EB-1A for Nepali Nationals

USCIS I-140 petition data for Nepal nationals (FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025)).

30 I-140 petitions 7 approved #15 by volume
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USCIS I-140 Data

Nepal I-140 Petition Statistics

USCIS EB-1A petition data for Nepal nationals. FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025).

I-140 Receipts

30

0.2% of all

I-140 Approvals

7

of 4,636 total

Volume Rank

#15

by I-140 receipts

Source: USCIS I-140 Performance Data, FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025). Receipts and approvals for the reporting quarter.

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Country Comparison

USCIS I-140 data, FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025)

CountryReceiptsApprovals
Grand Total 7,4642,331
China 1,840460
India 1,613598
Nepal (current)307
Case Data Insights

We analyzed 8 publicly available EB-1A petition decisions involving Nepal nationals. Of these, 50% were approved or sustained, 4 denied. These cases span 5 industries and 3 job titles. Explore the charts below to see how decision outcomes have trended over time and which industries and roles have the highest success rates.

Decision Trends

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Remanded
Denied

Top Industries

Healthcare 2
Materials Science 2
Sports 2
Art and Design 1
Education 1

Top Job Titles

Postdoctoral Researcher 3
Assistant Professor 2
Coach 1

Policy Updates

Nepal View all
Feb 2026 info Executive Order
Protecting the National Security and Welfare of the United States and its Citizens from Criminal Actors and Other Public Safety Threats

Nepalese EB-1A applicants will face the same expanded DHS screening protocols as other non-VWP countries, ensuring that all criminal history records are reviewed prior to visa adjudication.

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Jan 2026 info USCIS Alert
USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

Nepalese nationals applying for the EB-1A visa will face increased costs if they choose to expedite their petition. The impact is limited to the increased financial requirement for the I-907 form.

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Dec 2025 info USCIS Alert
USCIS Clarifies Requirements for Professional Athletes

The clarification helps Nepalese applicants understand how to present evidence of their unique achievements. This is particularly useful for athletes in specialized fields who need to demonstrate that their work meets the high threshold of 'extraordinary ability'.

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Dec 2025 info USCIS Memo
USCIS Increases Screening, Vetting of Aliens Working in U.S.

Nepalese EB-1A petitioners will be subject to more thorough vetting procedures, which may increase the likelihood of receiving detailed RFEs regarding their professional impact.

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Nov 2025 info USCIS Alert
USCIS Announces FY 2026 Inflation Increase for Certain Immigration-Related Fees

Nepalese nationals will be subject to the USCIS fee increase for Form I-140. This is a general policy change affecting all countries equally in terms of the dollar amount increase.

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At a Glance

USCIS Official Data

I-140 Receipts 30
I-140 Rank #15 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 8
Success Rate 50%
Country Share 0.9%
Approved / Sustained 4
Denied / Dismissed 4
Top Industry Healthcare
Top Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Materials Science · Nepal

WeGreened approved
Tennessee 20 days 2025-12-03
The approval was based on meeting at least three EB-1A criteria: authorship of scholarly articles, participation as a judge of the work of others, and original contributions of major significance. Specific metrics included 19 peer-reviewed journal articles, 819 citations from researchers in 64 countries, and 32 peer reviews for elite journals. The case also demonstrated substantial federal funding from the USDA and DOE as evidence of the work's national importance.
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Postdoctoral Researcher

Materials Science · Nepal

WeGreened approved
California 20 days 2025-12-02
The petition was approved based on the petitioner meeting three EB-1A criteria: authorship of scholarly articles, original contributions of major significance, and participation as a judge of the work of others. Evidence included 10 journal articles, 12 conference abstracts, and 1 preprint with significant citation impact. Additionally, the petitioner completed at least 21 peer reviews for respected scientific venues.
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Postdoctoral Researcher

Healthcare · Nepal

WeGreened approved
Indiana 16 days 2025-05-29
The petition was approved based on a strong publication record of 14 peer-reviewed journal articles and 6 abstracts which garnered 353 citations from researchers in 38 countries. Additionally, the petitioner demonstrated professional standing through the completion of 26 journal peer reviews. The case successfully satisfied the EB-1A criteria by showing original scientific contributions of major significance to the field of human liver disease.
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Assistant Professor

Healthcare · Nepal

WeGreened approved
Texas 8 days 2025-04-15
The petition was approved based on the petitioner's record of 12 peer-reviewed journal articles, 8 conference papers, and 5 granted patents. His research accumulated 492 citations, demonstrating significant influence in biomedical science and materials engineering. Additionally, his service as a reviewer for at least 70 manuscripts satisfied the judging criterion for EB-1A.
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Coach

Sports · Nepal

USCIS rfe dismissed
2024-08-15
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to meet at least three of the ten evidentiary criteria for extraordinary ability. While the Petitioner provided evidence of medals as an athlete, these awards were not established as nationally or internationally recognized for excellence in the field. Membership in taekwondo associations did not demonstrate a requirement for outstanding achievements, and published material lacked author information and failed to establish the media as 'major' publications. The AAO found the petitioner only met the 'judging' criterion, falling short of the required three criteria.